Yin Yoga Pigeon Pose or Sleeping Swan with modifications

The yin yoga posture of sleeping swan pose or pigeon pose creates external rotation in the front leg, and targets the quads and hip flexors. It’s also a backbend which compresses the lower back and can help maintain the health of the lower spine..

Sleeping swan pose primarily targets the Liver, Gall Bladder, spleen, Stomach, Kidney and Urinary Bladder meridians.

[donnayoula]

Thank you Jennifer.
I have just recently completed my Yin Yoga teacher training.
I love your vidios. 😘🙏

[damaq]

Hi Jennifer…I was doing this pose but found it uncomfortable because I felt it was stopping my circulation and made me very uncomfortable. I figured I was doing it wrong. But even as I do it as your showing us, I still feel that sensation. Is this normal for an amateur? Is this sensation normal at first?

[v.prestorpnrcrtlcrt]

I've seen four different swan poses now. Interesting :)

[bashtime]

hi jennifer, you mention its a back bend. can you please explain why? for me it looks more like a front fold/bend

[carolinedominique]

Thank you so much for this quality explanation 🙏❤️

[MegRivard]

Other than the intent of targeting musculature vs deeper connective tissue, are there any differences between swan and pigeon? xx